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A SUMMER PROGRAM AT UMASS BOSTON
DSPDirections for Student Potential
he Directions for Student Potential (DSP) Program is a free, six-week pre-
admission summer program that prepares you for academic success at UMass Boston by helping you to improve your verbal and math skills. It is designed for motivated students who do not currently meet the admission re-quirements of UMass Boston but who demonstrate the potential to succeed at the college level. Successful completion of the program guarantees you admission to most majors at UMass Boston this fall.
HOW DSP WORKS
• DSP is offered to first-year students applying for the fall semester.
• It begins mid-June and ends in July (June 14 to July 23).
• It’s free! And we’ll even waive the $200 New Student Deposit fee.* • Courses meet Monday through Thursday, day or evening.
• Attendance is mandatory.
WHAT DSP OFFERS
• A curriculum that contributes to academic success
• The advantage of working closely with advisors and tutors
• Advising and registration for fall semester classes
• The chance to meet and work with UMass Boston faculty prior to the start of the semester
• Small class sizes and individualized attention
• The opportunity to make new friends and become part of the UMass Boston community
Lisandra Torres
Lisandra Torres is a senior at
UMass Boston and began
her academic career in the
Directions for Student Potential
Program. Lisandra hopes to
become a medical doctor for
the U.S. Army. She really enjoyed the supportive
professors that she met and worked with during the
six-week summer program.
“The skills I learned in the DSP Program have
prepared me to be successful at UMass Boston and
beyond,” she says. Lisandra has gone on to join
UMass Boston’s Honors College. Since completing
the DSP Program, she has enlisted in the U.S. Army
and volunteers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Samprity Ankita
Samprity Ankita is a senior at UMass
Boston majoring in biology and plans
to apply to graduate school after
graduating to pursue a career in
biomedical research. “The DSP Program
helped set my expectations for college-level coursework and
gave me the opportunity to explore campus and meet friends
before the semester started,” she says.
Since graduating from the DSP Program, Samprity has
become a teacher’s aide at the Cambridge Community
Learning Center and assists non-native English speakers with
basic English-language and computer skills. Last summer she
participated in a research training program hosted by UMass
Boston and the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center. As a
current DSP Ambassador, she enjoys speaking to future DSP
students about the program’s many opportunities.
*DSP students may live in the residence halls beginning in the fall semester but must
pay the $300 Housing Reservation Fee. On-campus housing is not available during the
summer program. A $300 deposit is required to begin the process to secure a spot.
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THE DSP CURRICULUM
DSP courses provide a solid foundation for your future academic success at UMass Boston. They have been carefully designed to meet the needs of a highly diverse and talented group of students. Assessment exams are used to place you in DSP classes most appropriate to your level of academic development.
• Verbal Skills Courses provide you the opportunity to strengthen your reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• English as a Second Language courses and academic support are available for non-native English speakers.
• Math Skills Courses help you to build a firm foundation in mathematics concepts, analysis, and the discipline of learning math.
Be sure you complete these steps to secure your place in the DSP Program:
1. Log into your myUMB portal at umb.edu/mymoment to complete these steps:
•Confirm your participation in the DSP Program.
•Submit your Housing Reservation Fee if you wish to live on campus.
2. Complete both the DSP assess- ment and the DSP orientation.
3. Attend the DSP summer program (June 14 to July 23).
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